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August 18, 2023 7:16 PM

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan booked under Official Secrets Act in cipher case

In yet another blow to Imran Khan, the jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan has been booked under the Official Secrets Act for making the content of a confidential diplomatic cable from the country's embassy in the US, public. Mr Khan currently serving a three-year jail term after he was se...

August 18, 2023 7:10 PM

Jan Dhan accounts cross 50 crore mark

The total number of Jan Dhan accounts have crossed 50 crore mark. Finance Ministry said, out of these accounts 56 percent accounts belong to women and 67 percent accounts have been opened in Rural and Semi-urban areas. The deposits in these accounts are more than two lakh crore rupees. The Mini...

August 18, 2023 6:44 PM

Flood fury continued in Punjab

In Punjab, the flood fury continued on 18th August 2023 giving no respite to people of about eight districts. In the Gurdaspur district, a small bridge over a drain in Chakksharif - Bhaini Miyan Khan has collapsed and vehicular traffic has been stopped. Similarly, traffic movement is strictly prohib...

August 18, 2023 6:35 PM

U20 World Wrestling Championships: Priya Malik wins gold medal in Jordan

Indian wrestler Priya Malik secured a gold medal at the ongoing U20 World Wrestling Championships being held in Jordan on Thursday, becoming the second Indian woman ever to clinch a gold in the competition. Priya won the gold in the 76 kg category, defeating Germany's Laura Kuehn 5-0 in the gol...

August 18, 2023 5:07 PM

Rupee close at 83.10 rupees against US dollar

In the forex market, the rupee closed at 83 rupees and 10 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates the US currency's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, was at 103.50 in intra-day trade....